U.S. okays organ transplants between people with HIV, expanding donor pool
The landmark move is expected to shorten wait times for organs for all patients and reduce hurdles to life-saving care for ...
New rule allows HIV-positive organ transplants — expected to shorten wait time for all
People with HIV who need a kidney or liver transplant will be able to receive an organ from a donor with HIV under a new rule ...
CHI Health celebrates opening of new donor care unit at Bergan Mercy
CHI Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new donor care unit.
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People With HIV Can Now Receive Livers, Kidneys From HIV-Positive Donors
People with HIV can now receive a potentially life-saving kidney or liver from a donor who is also infected with the virus, ...
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CMS issues final rule for mandatory organ transplant payment model
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 26 released a final rule for the Increasing Organ Transplant Access Model.
Bangor gives thanks to organ donors, encourages Mainers to sign up
State and local leaders are urging Mainers to embrace the season of giving by registering as organ donors. BANGOR, Maine — ...
Omaha's Bergan-Mercy opens private unit for families of organ donors
Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy has become the primary organ procurement site for CHI Health hospitals in ...
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Access to donor kidneys, livers to widen as HHS approves transplants between people with HIV
Research shows these procedures are as safe and as effective as those using organs from people without the virus.
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HHS issues final rule expanding kidney and liver transplant access for people with HIV
The Department of Health and Human Services Nov. 26 issued a final rule that expands access to kidney and liver transplants ...
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CMS finalizes 6-year kidney transplant model with concessions to hospital lobby after critiques
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a six-year mandatory model to increase access to kidney transplants, the agency announced Nov. 26. | CMS made some concessions to hospitals ...
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East Hempfield Township man thankful for call that led to lifesaving transplant
Congleton is now receiving treatment at the Apostles Center for Care, a nursing facility in Homestead Village, an East ...
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People with HIV can receive transplants from other HIV-positive people
US health officials have announced a new rule allowing people with HIV to receive kidney or liver transplants from donors ...